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The History of Texas Exotic Hunts Jun 9,2015

Texas has become the preferred destination for whitetail and exotic hunts. With a large number of trophy and exotic deer in the state, hunters are grabbing their guns and heading to the field. While hunters have to wait until the fall to shoot a trophy whitetail deer, they can enjoy the thrill of an exotic […]

Managing the Carrying Capacity of your Ranch May 12,2015

Is your ranch currently at carrying capacity? Are there too many whitetail deer crowding your property? Whitetail deer are amazing creatures. Due to the high demand for whitetail it is easy for ranch owners to over crowd their land, but it is important to keep it mind that it is not necessarily the number of […]

Opening Day Hunting Tips for the Spring Season Apr 15,2015

Although we just entered the spring season, it is never too early to begin thinking and preparing for the opening day of hunting season. If you are looking to score a Texas trophy whitetail deer take these tips into consideration. Prior to opening day, it is important for hunters to review the rules and regulations […]

Preparing Spring Food Plots for Deer Season Mar 4,2015

Although deer season is months away preparing for deer season is a continuous, year-round venture, for ranch owners. The day that deer hunting season ends, ranch handlers immediately begin preparing for opening day of the next hunting season. In order to grow your whitetails into trophy bucks follow these tips in the spring. One of […]

How The Cold Affects Deer Feb 2,2015

Deer are resilient creatures. Specifically whitetail deer have increased in number due to their adaptability to different environments. Overtime, whitetail deer have been able to withstand anything that Mother Nature has thrown at them. This winter Texas has experienced numerous windy, rainy and cold days. This winter deer have been greatly impacted by the uncertain […]

The Importance of Prescribed Burning Jan 2,2015

January marks the beginning of a new year, mid-winter, and for ranch owners that means that it is time to think about how you can improve the health of your deer and the habitat in which they live. During the first few months of the year, ranch owners, hunters and animal lovers implore several practices […]

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Second year to come to the ranch. It’s amazing and a great time.

-Todd & Brandy

To say the is an amazing experience is an understatement! Y’all exceeded and blew away everything we thought we would be experiencing in the best way! Can never thank you enough for the hospitality, the care, the entire genuine Texas experience. Thank you for the best 1st Texas experience we will be back every year for more! Thanks for helping Adam get his 1st whitetail buck and on his birthday! Thank you a million times over!

-The Utahn’s Adam & Maile

Thank you Kevin and Robert for allowing me to have a weekend that I will remember for forever. Shooting my first deer with my brother in law and father in law is an experience that I will cherish! Thank yo

-Conner

If you're looking for a top-quality hunting experience, look no further than Cotton Mesa. The facilities are top-notch, and the food is amazing. The guides are knowledgeable and friendly, and the game is of the highest quality. I had a fantastic time here and would highly recommend it to anyone.

-James Ellison

If you are looking for a great place to go hunt with family, friends, or customers. I highly recommend Cotton Mesa. Their hunting, lodging, and staff are first class. I have known Robert and his family for several years, they are excellent people and take pride in their customers. Whether you have high or low handicap hunters, they do everything in their power to make you feel at home and make your hunt successful. Look them up!

-Brian Kiefer

Cotton Mesa Trophy Whitetail is a gem of a hunting ranch in Texas. The genetics of the deer are amazing, and the management program ensures you'll see plenty of big bucks.

-Riya Franklin

Thanks so much! Great hunt, lots of laughs and buffalo meat!

-Devoll Family

We have had the best time on your beautiful ranch! The food and hospitality were second to none. Terry was such a pleasure to hunt with and guided us to two dream whitetail bucks. We plan to be back! Thank you so much

-Mark and Allison

Thanks for another relaxing getaway! Always a pleasure.

-Rene & Amy

Thank you all for the great food great fun and two great whitetail bucks. We had an amazing time and the ranch has it all. I had the best experience hunting I have ever had. I am working on next years trip already. Robert you have a great staff and place.

-12-22-21

There is literally no words for how wonderful this place and family are! Thank you for making us feel so well taken care of - really spoiled! This is an experience that we will always have as a lifelong group of friends. We will be back!

-The Bormaster party 12/5/21

Cotton Mesa whitetail and the Gegenheimer family are the epitome of there is no better. You are very special to my family, thank you.

-Craig Kiefer

We are so grateful to have this experience. We were welcomed with open arms and became family, including the other hunters. We are going home with beautiful animals and can’t wait to return in the spring with family and friends! Thank you all so much for these memories!

-Will and Desiree

Terry is my role model

-Ally

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